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Price Comparison: What can I buy in Co Kerry for under €500,000?
Three in Tralee and one in Kilcummin.
GETTING YOUR HEAD around a fast-changing property market is tricky, but we’re here to make things a little easier.
Each week, we’ll handpick a number of homes within a similar budget, to give you a snapshot of the property landscape at any given time.
This week, we’re looking at properties around Co Kerry with an asking price of €500,000 or under.
Five-bed, detached, Tralee – €399,000
Andorra is a large five-bed home with a floor area of 236 m² and countryside views. The rooms inside comprise a hallway that links to the spacious living room with large windows that make the most of the sea views. The kitchen and dining space sits to the back of the house and is home to a feature fireplace with a natural stone surround and doors to the terrace that’s ideal for outdoor entertaining. A utility room, a bathroom and a room that could be a sixth bedroom, complete the ground floor.
Five bedrooms including the main bedroom with its own bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, are spread across the two upper levels, which includes the attic. Set well back from the road, the house is approached through a gate that leads you to a driveway. Just a short drive from Tralee, this private family home is in great nick inside as well as out.
Four-bed, detached, Tralee – €425,000
Kestrel Lodge is a four-bed home that stands on an elevated one acre site that looks over Tralee town and Sliabh Mish to the south. It sits behind a sandstone walled entrance with a wrought iron gate. Inside, you’ll find a well-designed space that includes a living room, a kitchen with a dining area that then connects to the outdoors. Upstairs, the main bedroom is big and bright thanks to the solid white oak timber floor and a bay window. It also has a walk-in wardrobe and its own bathroom.
Three more bedrooms, one of which has its own bathroom, completes the floor. Outside, a fully working fountain lives in the garden, while spotlights illuminate the surrounding space. The house is just minutes from Tralee town centre.
Three-bed, semi-detached, Kilcummin – €285,000
58 Páirc Chuimín is a three-bed home that spans 120 m² and is part of a peaceful estate that overlooks a communal green and playground. Freshly painted and refreshed, the house is in great nick. Of the three bedrooms, the main has its own bathroom. The back garden has loads of potential for anyone looking for a project. It also has side access for extra handiness.
The property is a mere 10 minutes from the train station and a short 15 minute drive to the airport. Its central positioning ensures it has easy access to Kilcummin’s amenities and more.
Four-bed, detached, Tralee – €397,500
Knockanish West is a four-bed bungalow on .6 of an acre. Inside, the lounge welcomes you with a solid fuel insert stove nestled within a vaulted ceiling, while the kitchen features Smeg gas range and ample storage space. There is also a utility room, along with the well-appointed bedrooms that offer a variety of flooring finishes, from solid timber to laminate and carpet.
The garden is south-facing, so it gets the best of the sunshine. The house is located close to the picturesque Spa/Fenit area and the recently opened greenway. It’s protected by an electric gate for extra peace of mind.
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